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景德傳燈錄 17.34

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17.34

Chan Master Congfan of Xiangxi in Fuzhou. A monk came to study. The master said, "Are you not a monk of Gushan?" The monk replied, "I am." The master said, "Why is the jewel on your forehead not visible?" There was no reply. As the monk took his leave, the master saw him off at the gate and called out, "Sthavira!" The monk turned his head. The master said, "Your belly is full of Chan." The monk said, "What kind of mind and action does the upādhyāya have?" The master merely laughed heartily. Once, because a monk put on his patched robe, the master presented a verse, saying:

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